Visa Validity

 Up to 5 years (extendable)

Who can apply for an E-1 Visa

This E-3 visa is for a person who plans to engage in research and development of advanced industrial technology or natural science field at research laboratories upon invitation by a Korean public/private institute.

Work Scope

Work Restrictions

Required Documents for E-6 Visa Application (Applicant's side)

• Visa application form
• Passport (Original and Copy)
• 1 Recent Passport size Photo (3.5 x 4.5 colored, white background)
• Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number
• Degree or Documents proving your professional experiences
  • CV/Resume
  • Apostilled Degree Certificate from the last school attended
• Employment Contract
• Documents with regards to the establishment of an inviting institution
  • Business Registration Certificate
• Visa Fee (Varies per country)

Steps for Visa Application

• Step 1: Find a company or insitution that can sponsor your visa. 
• Step 2: Once a company has agreed to employ you and sponsor your visa, you must sign the contract and give the documents needed for the Visa issuance application
• Step 3: The sponsoring company must then proceed with the Visa Issuance Application
• Step 4: After the Visa issuance application is complete, the company will then send the necessary documents like the Visa Issuance Number to the applicant
• Step 5: The applicant must then apply for a visa at the Korean Embassy, Consulate, or Immigration office
• Step 6: If the visa has been granted, you can now prepare for your departure for Korea

Visa Processing time

The Visa Issuance would take around 2 weeks to process

E-3 vs E-1 Visa

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